# Clinical Trial Fellowship **Funder:** Cancer Research UK **Budget:** 50% of salary + running expenses **Duration:** Up to 3 years **Consortium:** Required — joint lead applicant must be a senior member of staff at a UKCRC-registered CTU **Application:** 1) Contact CRUK to discuss eligibility; 2) Submit application via Flexi-Grant; 3) Interview with Expert Review Panel; 4) Research Careers Committee makes final decision **Frequency:** Annual **Next round:** 2026-01 **Eligible countries:** GB **Official call:** https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/for-researchers/apply-for-and-manage-your-funding/our-funding-schemes/clinical-trial-fellowship **Last updated:** 23 Aug 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Fellowship for clinicians conducting clinical trial research. CRUK funds 50% of salary; host institution or funding partner must provide matched 50% funding confirmed at application. Mentor required (senior academic, not line manager). Clinical/patient-sample research focus; NHS pay scales apply for salary costing. ## Summary Cancer Research UK's Clinical Trial Fellowship funds UK clinicians in specialty training to develop expertise in cancer clinical trials, with up to £50,000 per year for up to three years (50% matched by the host institution). The fellowship is open to medical practitioners eligible to practise in the UK, hosted at a university, hospital, or UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit, and requires collaboration with a registered CTU to ensure exposure across multiple trial portfolios. This is a structured training fellowship targeting clinicians transitioning from hospital posts into clinical trial leadership roles. ## Who should apply - UK-eligible clinicians in specialty or run-through training posts - Medical practitioners hosted at a UK university, hospital, or UKCRC-registered CTU - Clinicians committed to developing expertise across multiple cancer clinical trials - Applicants with matched-funding support committed from their host institution ## Key dates - Next expected deadline November 2026 (annual cycle; 2025 round has closed) - Three-stage process: pre-application contact, Flexi-Grant submission, Expert Review Panel interview, then Research Careers Committee final decision - Up to three-year fellowship duration ## Tips for applicants - Contact fellowships@cancer.org.uk before submitting to clarify fit with your CTU collaboration and matched-funding arrangement, early dialogue can prevent late-stage rejections. - The 50% host-institution match is mandatory; confirm this is secured before applying, not after shortlisting. - Emphasise your plan to gain experience across multiple trials within a single CTU; reviewers assess breadth of training exposure, not depth in one study. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trial Fellowship pay? Up to £50,000 per year for up to three years, covering 50% of salary and 50% of running expenses. The host institution must provide 50% matched funding. ### Who is eligible for the Clinical Trial Fellowship? UK-eligible clinicians in specialty or run-through training, hosted at a UK university, hospital, or UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit, with a formal collaboration agreement with a registered CTU. ### Do I need to find matched funding before I apply? Yes, the 50% host-institution match is a requirement; you must confirm this support from your institution before submitting. ### Is the Clinical Trial Fellowship open to all medical specialties? No, it is specifically for clinicians developing expertise in cancer clinical trials; applicants must plan training across multiple cancer-relevant studies. ### When is the next Clinical Trial Fellowship deadline? The fellowship runs on an annual cycle with a November committee review expected; the 2025 round has closed and the next round is expected in 2026. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancer-research-uk-clinical-trial-fellowship-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).